Coin of Perge under Herennius Etruscus c. 3th century

Editor: This coin of Perge, issued under Herennius Etruscus, feels like a tangible link to the Roman past. What images or symbols do you think hold the most weight on this coin? Curator: Consider how the coin, as a medium, becomes imbued with power. The portrait, even worn, signifies authority. What did Herennius Etruscus want to convey about himself? Editor: Perhaps strength and legitimacy? But it seems so degraded over time. Curator: Indeed. Yet, even in its deteriorated state, the coin persists as a cultural artifact, reminding us of the passage of time and the enduring power of symbols. What new meanings do you think we are imbuing it with now? Editor: I never considered how much a coin could say. Thanks!